Product Manager – Retail

Epicor

Product Manager serving a strategic retail partner for Epicor, a data, AI, and cognitive ERP provider. Translating retail requirements into product specifications, release plans, and technology solutions.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $94,000 - $151,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product management and business analysis, with a strong ability to translate partner and customer needs into actionable product specifications. Proficient in managing cross-functional projects and building relationships within the retail industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Product ManagementBusiness AnalysisRequirements AnalysisRetail Technology ExperienceStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningAnalytical SkillsERP SystemsPoint-Of-Sale SystemsInventory ManagementSupply Chain ManagementOrder Management SystemsRequirements DefinitionProduct DevelopmentData Analysis

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptabilityChampioning Customer Needs

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Industry Keywords

Home Center IndustryHardware RetailHome ImprovementBuilding MaterialsMulti-Location Customer Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Gather and translate partner, customer, and internal stakeholder requirements into clear product specifications for development teams
Manage product-related projects through release cycles, including planning, requirements definition, development handoff, pilot support, and follow-through
Serve as a day-to-day product liaison for a strategic retail partner
Build strong relationships and support ongoing alignment with the strategic retail partner
Analyze product, system, and data-related issues involving point-of-sale, inventory, order management, and related retail workflows
Partner with development, product, professional services, support, marketing, and organizational readiness teams to resolve issues and support product adoption
Champion customer and partner needs internally and engage the right resources to solve problems and advance initiatives
Support new application development by creating content, clarifying requirements, and preparing internal teams for product changes
Travel regularly to a strategic partner campus

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in product management, business analysis, requirements analysis, project planning, or a similar role
Strong analytical skills and ability to translate business needs into actionable requirements
Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams
Strong communication and relationship-management skills
Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and champion issues through resolution
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Ability to learn internal product and development tools
Willingness to travel regularly to a strategic partner campus
Home center industry experience, including hardware, home improvement, building materials, hard goods retail, or adjacent retail environments
Experience with ERP, retail technology, point-of-sale, inventory, supply chain, or order management systems
Experience supporting product needs for national accounts, franchise networks, retail partners, or multi-location customer environments
Familiarity with partner-facing product management, customer escalations, release readiness, or pilot implementations
Located in the greater Illinois area or able to travel there 2–3 times a month
Must be located in the greater Chicago or Illinois area or willing to relocate

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being
Opportunities for mentorship, continuing education, and focused career goal setting
Free LinkedIn Learning licenses for everyone
Mentoring Program
Inclusive, global workplace
Policies encouraging time off to rest, recharge, and reconnect
Comprehensive support for international relocations and permanent residency processes
Competitive pay